MSA - The Safety Company · 2 hours ago
Co-Op: Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development (Fall 2026)
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradMSA - The Safety Company is a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and technology for safety. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op to contribute to new product development in various safety-related groups, focusing on hands-on experience, collaboration, and product improvement.
Public Safety
Hiring Manager
Gabrielle Macchirole
Responsibilities
Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in our Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Gas/Flame Detection groups
Hands-on experience with testing and lab equipment
Provide support and develop improvement ideas for existing products & processes Drafting, designing, and prototyping products
Collaborating with international associates and external suppliers to complete project goals
Gaining an awareness of budgetary, manufacturing and sourcing limitations
Qualification
Required
Fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge
Demonstrated creativity and problem solving skills
Ability to use software tools to record, analyze, and document test data
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely manner
Hands-on technical aptitude
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (outlook, excel, word, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Incumbent should be actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year
Preferred
Hands-on technical aptitude
Proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
Experience with FEA tools (Ansys, LS-DYNA, or similar)
Testing experience (design, execution, and analysis)
Experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar)
Experience with rapid prototyping methods
Familiarity with various manufacturing methods
Company
MSA - The Safety Company
MSA is a global organization committed to developing, manufacturing, and supplying safety products.
Founded in 1914
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Vartanian
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
William Lambert
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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